Transportation Driver

Rise Transportation Driver

The purpose of this position is to provide safe and reliable transportation for people with disabilities. As a driver, you will follow all safety laws and practices while ensuring safe usage for the people we support.

Responsibilities

• Provide people with disabilities safe and reliable transportation to and from home and Rise's locations on morning and afternoon routes in Rise vans and buses
• Help create a positive experience for those riding on the vehicle including modeling how to interact appropriately with others and on setting personal boundaries.
• Position may include using the vehicle lift and transferring adults on and off Rise vehicles including securing individuals in wheelchairs.
• Use Rise provided technology and equipment for checking riders in and out, GPS for routing, and maintaining compliance.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and monitor basic vehicle systems
• Complete all required maintenance forms

Requirements

• Applicants must comply with and pass Department of Human Services background check (Rule 11)
• Applicants must have a valid driver license
• Must be able to pass a Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) background check
• Reliable, dependable, and self-directed worker
• Ability to work and communicate effectively with a diverse population
• Ability to work under pressure and react quickly and calmly in emergency situations
• Must have effective oral and written communication skills and basic computer skills
• Drivers must be willing to drive in rough weather conditions
• Must be available to work on short notice
• Drivers must be willing to drive a 14-passenger van

Benefits

• Wage: $17.86 - $18.39 per hour, depending on qualifications
• Daytime work hours (No evenings, weekends, or major holidays)
• A pathway opportunity for persons aspiring for careers in Social Work, Human Services, and/or Health Care
• Medical insurance - single employee coverage less than $90/month
• Dental insurance less than $17/month
• Vision insurance
• 401(k) with a 100% vested employer match
• Rise sponsored Basic Life & AD &D insurance
• Voluntary Life, Short Term, and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Tuition reimbursement and Rise sponsored trainings (i.e., CPR, First Aide, and more) to help you be successful in your role
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Time Off (PTO) starts at 16 days during your first year, plus 2 floating holidays, and 48 hours of ESST time per year.
• Employee resource groups (i.e., DEI, LGBTQ+, recognition and more).
• A fun team environment that supports your professional development and opportunities for career advancement.
• Rise is a PSLF-eligible employer. Your qualified student loan balance may be forgiven after 120 covered payments.

Rise values being a person-centered organization. This impacts how we carry out services for the people we support and our organizational culture. We encourage people's unique individual differences and celebrate the ways our team members contribute to our community. We believe in a workplace informed by differing viewpoints and perspectives created from a diverse team and welcome people of all races, genders, ages, nationalities, religions, sexual orientations, and backgrounds to apply. Our goal is that those we serve, and our team members always feel valued and respected.